European shares snap losing streak, financials and industrial firmer

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LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Thursday to break off from a losing streak suffered at the start of the week, with gains in leading financials and industrial stocks helping to lift the market.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index, which had fallen in the last four sessions, was up 0.5 percent in early trading. This index is down about 7 percent so far this year.